Sean Thackrey
Orion Rossi Vineyard Red Blend
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Balanced with bright fruit
Balanced with bright fruit
May 10th, 2016
Super extracted. Inky, black even. That being said it's actually quite nice, so long as you ignore that it's a Pinot Noir.
Super extracted. Inky, black even. That being said it's actually quite nice, so long as you ignore that it's a Pinot Noir.
Aug 6th, 2015Made by Sean Thackery with grapes grown in a single vineyard; what they all are remains unclear, but there is definitely some syrah in this which provides backbone, petite sirah which stains the glass and zinfandel to provide jammy qualities. It's an opulent blend, for sure.
At 15.7% ABV you'd think this would burn going down, but it actually is a very well rounded and well made wine. The alcohol doesn't burn, the tannins aren't grippy, and the acidity is moderate. It's an event wine if there ever was one.
Made by Sean Thackery with grapes grown in a single vineyard; what they all are remains unclear, but there is definitely some syrah in this which provides backbone, petite sirah which stains the glass and zinfandel to provide jammy qualities. It's an opulent blend, for sure.
At 15.7% ABV you'd think this would burn going down, but it actually is a very well rounded and well made wine. The alcohol doesn't burn, the tannins aren't grippy, and the acidity is moderate. It's an event wine if there ever was one.
Would like to revisit this a lot father down the road.
Would like to revisit this a lot father down the road.
Jun 24th, 2015
The always enigmatic Sean Thackrey. From centenarian vines come a massive wine of impressive complexity. At least as savory as it is fruity, my first thought was "fennel sausage!" Fun now but should age like a top Châteauneuf. #swc
The always enigmatic Sean Thackrey. From centenarian vines come a massive wine of impressive complexity. At least as savory as it is fruity, my first thought was "fennel sausage!" Fun now but should age like a top Châteauneuf. #swc
Sep 25th, 2016This wine is drinking amazingly well right now. Could drink this all day.
This wine is drinking amazingly well right now. Could drink this all day.
Feb 16th, 2019Long time listener, first time drinker. Yum! What you want from California.
Long time listener, first time drinker. Yum! What you want from California.
Aug 18th, 2018
Absolutely delicious! Balanced and so tasty!!
Absolutely delicious! Balanced and so tasty!!
Dec 26th, 2016
